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AY53 MRX

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,744 mi
Last recorded113,744 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 113,744 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2017 113,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,658 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,444 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering lock mechanism fails to engage

Fail 12 Nov 2012 75,580 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering lock mechanism fails to engage

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,945 miles

slight play n/s track inner joint

Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n/s track inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,539 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 47,539 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 44,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,809 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,025 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AY53 MRX is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 MRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY53 MRX is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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